Category Archives: Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional

This sub-category encompasses retail institutions by ownership type, retail institutions by store-based strategy mix, and Web, nonstore-based, and other nontraditional forms of retailing.

Hard Rock Re-inventing Itself

Posted on October 2, 2013 by bermanevansretail

 Hard Rock Cafe has been around for more than forty years. As it says at the company Web site: “Hard Rock is a haven for fans of music, food, and great times. Whether you are down for a Legendary Burger, … Continue reading →

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Will New Burger King’s Fries Be “Satisfrying?”

Posted on September 30, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Just like McDonald’s, Burger King has faced a lot of criticism over the health aspects of its menus. So, Burger King is taking a very big step — and introducing French fries with fewer calories and less fat. Will these … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s: Healthier Menu Still a Work in Progress

Posted on September 27, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Despite its addition of fruit in children’s meals and other attempts at offering a healthier menu, McDonald’s receives a regular barrage of criticism from consumer and parent groups. It is, after all, still a fast-food chain — and the most … Continue reading →

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